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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Eating well balanced meals is important at all times, but it is even more essential when you are pregnant. There are essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your developing baby needs. Most ...

www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.html

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Upside: Well written page
Downside: 'Is it safe' link on right hand side navigation bar hard to notice

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Is it Safe?

100 of your most pressing questions, all answered here

www.babycenter.com/is-it-safe.htm

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Upside: Excellent set of links to most safety questions
Downside: May be hard to find your specific questions

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What to Avoid During Pregnancy

Medications to Avoid During Pregnancy Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can potentially harm a growing fetus. Avoid these during your pregnancy

life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/health/36572.html

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Upside: List of medications and herbs to avoid including brand names
Downside: Little related content available

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Things to Avoid When Pregnant

Pregnancy is a very joyous and exciting time for expectant mothers, but it can also be a very scary time as there are so many things that can be harmful to the baby. Here are some things to avoid ...

www.associatedcontent.com/article/444142/things_to_avoid_when_pregnant.html

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Upside: List of several things to avoid and why
Downside: Not a complete list

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Avoid ACE Inhibitors in Pregnancy

Use during 1st trimester increases birth defects A study appearing in the June 8 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that ACE inhibitors - a popular class of drugs used for ...

heartdisease.about.com/od/womenheartdisease/a/ACEpreg.htm

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Upside: Summary of research on hypertension drugs and pregnancy and which ones to avoid
Downside: Limited additional resources related to pregancy

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Do You Know What Medicines Are Safe To Consume During Pregnancy?

We have gathered together a list of over the counter medicines which are considered to be low risk and safe for pregnant women to take. As there is never a 100% guarantee that these medicines will be ...

www.pregnancy-calendars.net/medicine.aspx

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Upside: Good list of medications and their safety during pregnancy
Downside: Busy page

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Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy

Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy Other Things to Avoid During Pregnancy

pregnancy.health-info.org/avoid-during-pregnancy/other-during-pregnancy.html

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Upside: Excellent list of items to avoid
Downside: List not well organized

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DEALING WITH COMMON AILMENTS DURING PREGNANCY

Before you were pregnant, dealing with common ailments like colds or stomachaches was a no-brainer. Got a headache? Just pop any of a variety of over-the-counter painkillers. Allergies acting up? ...

www.yourbabytoday.com/cobrand/pregnancy/preg_health/ailments.html

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Upside: Advice on which medications are safe during pregnancy
Downside: None

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Medications Considered Safe for Use During Pregnancy

Whether you have been exposed to a chest x-ray, an infection, a chemical, or a drug during pregnancy you may find some comfort in the knowing that the majority of such exposures do not result in ...

www.obfocus.com/high-risk/meds1.htm

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Upside: Very good information on the safety of medications during pregnancy including helpful charts
Downside: Basic site design with lots of scrolling

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Is it safe to take cold medications during pregnancy?

Some of the ingredients in cold medications are considered safe for pregnant women, but others should be avoided. Most cold medicines are multisymptom remedies that contain two or more drugs, ...

www.babycenter.com/400_is-it-safe-to-take-cold-medications-during-pregnancy_505143_1001.bc

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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on taking cold medicines during pregnancy
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation